Retrieve credentials. by Alice Schertle Not to be left out, Little Blue has a costume, too. The pumpkin-shaped book and orange foil cover will likely attract youngsters, whether they are Peppa fans or not. Ten Little Caterpillars writen by Bill Martin Jr. and illustrated by Lois Ehlert is one of those popular children’s books that can be used at different age levels. CHILDREN'S HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS. ; Beloved Little Blue takes a bit of the mystery—and fear—out of Halloween costumes. Categories: Bill Martin Move over very hungry caterpillar—10 little caterpillars have arrived. Floyd Cooper, by ; Move over very hungry caterpillar—10 little caterpillars have arrived. Bill Martin ‧ “Who’s that in a tutu / striking a pose / up on the tiniest / tips of her toes? Alice Schertle Some do well, wriggling among melons and flowers, but others are less lucky, running into a hungry wren or splashing into the sea. Paul Meisel. All of my boys (ages 1-12) enjoyed this book. CHILDREN'S TRANSPORTATION, by CHILDREN'S ANIMALS & / Under the mask / who do you see?” Lifting the flap unmasks a friend: “ ‘Quack!’ says the duck. CHILDREN'S FAMILY The flaps are large and sturdy, and enough of the animals’ characteristic features are visible under and around the costumes that little ones will be able to make successful guesses even on the first reading. All Rights Reserved. illustrated by The 10th caterpillar, however, becomes a butterfly in a satisfying, if predictable, culmination of the verse. I love finding using books that grabs all of the boys attentions-and that they can learn from! The scenes look as if they are pulled directly from the television show, right down to the rectangular framing of some of the scenes. Pre-publication book reviews and features keeping readers and industry Michael Sampson CHILDREN'S CONCEPTS | Little Blue Truck and his buddy Toad are off to a party, and they invite readers (and a black cat) along for the ride: “ ‘Beep! The trio is flummoxed when it comes time to transport the pumpkin to the competition, so they call on Miss Rabbit and her helicopter to airlift the pumpkin to the festivities as Peppa and her grandparents ride inside. Stephanie Yue. Title / Author / Publication Date: Ten Little Caterpillars/Bill Martin Jr./2011 Genre: Fiction, Rhyming Story, Picture Book Format: Hardcover Plot summary: Illustrations and rhyming text follow ten caterpillars as one wriggles up a flower stem, another sails across a garden pool, and one reaches an apple leaf, where something amazing happens. Open, white backgrounds of interior spreads allow the collages’ vibrant colors to stand out in clean, visually dynamic spreads that invite readers to pore over the flora, other creatures and the caterpillars themselves who populate the pages. ; Michael Sampson Lois Ehlert But wait—there’s more! S&S/Beach Lane, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-4424-3385-4. John Joseph, by Ten little caterpillars are introduced, one by one, as they search for good places to form their chrysalides. A lift-the-flap book gives the littlest trick-or-treaters some practice identifying partygoers under their costumes. Beep! ; We’re glad you found a book that interests you. CHILDREN'S HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS Ten Little Caterpillars Bill Martin Jr., illus. ARTICLES. illustrated by It’s me!’ ” The sheep is disguised as a clown, the cow’s a queen, the pig’s a witch, the hen and her chick are pirates, and the horse is a dragon. Ten little caterpillars are on the move! Arresting jacket art introduces 10 little caterpillars munching on a verdant, heart-shaped leaf against a white background. TEN LITTLE CATERPILLARS. Peppa arrives just in time for the contest and wins the prize for best flying pumpkin. illustrated by It’s free and takes less than 10 seconds! Jill McElmurry, by & ; Alice Schertle Lovely curvy shapes and autumn colors fade to dusky blues as night falls, and children are sure to notice the traditional elements of a Halloween party: apple bobbing, lit jack-o’-lanterns, and punch and treats. Open, white backgrounds of interior spreads allow the collages’ vibrant colors to stand out in clean, visually dynamic spreads that invite readers to pore over the flora, other creatures and the caterpillars themselves who populate the pages. by Lois Ehlert. Jill McElmurry | Bill Martin Equal parts counting book, nature book and ideal read-aloud fodder, this is a beauty of an offering from a familiar team. One by one, they wriggle up flowers, climb cabbages, get carried off to school, and more. CHILDREN'S SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, by RELEASE DATE: Aug. 30, 2011. Concluding pages identify each caterpillar in sequence, provide readers with information about what they eat and reveal the kinds of moths and butterflies that result from their metamorphoses.